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Hotel Pontao

3.0 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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Photo gallery for Hotel Pontao

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from room
Front of property
Lobby
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is RM311
RM382 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Superior Double or Twin Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Edificio Pontao, Santa Maria, Sal, 4111

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Maria Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Maria Town Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shark Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Kite Beach - 12 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪restaurante Américo's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar de Praia - Oasis Atlantico - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Criol - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Calema - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dubliners - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Pontao

Hotel in the city centre
A terrace, a garden and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Pontao. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and a TV in reception
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
Room features
All 79 rooms boast comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as perks such as safes and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.49 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 14 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Pontao
Hotel Pontao Sal
Pontao
Pontao Hotel
Pontao Sal
Hotel Pontao Santa Maria
Pontao Santa Maria
Pontao Hotel Santa Maria
Hotel Pontao Cape Verde/Ilha Do Sal - Santa Maria
Hotel Pontao Sal
Hotel Pontao Hotel
Hotel Pontao Hotel Sal

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Pontao have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Pontao?

As of 10 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Pontao on 11 Jul 2025 start from RM 310.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Pontao pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Pontao?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Pontao?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Pontao?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Pontao provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 14 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Pontao located?

Located in the heart of Sal, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Nazarene Church, Santa Maria Pier, and Santa Maria Beach. Santa Maria Town Square and Santa Maria Municipal Market are also within 15 minutes.

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Hotel Pontao Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 103 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arlindo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly people
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, roomy hotel in a convenient area. Close to the beach and airport.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay and would like to visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fine hotel with a reseanble
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff here are very pleasant and smiling. Hotel is very clean. Good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok hotel with good location

Nice, simple hotel with amazing staff in the reception and restaurant. Cleaning was very bad and they didn't change towels or sheets unless we asked the reception for it.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No big surprises - I felt I got what I paid for, neither more nor less. Positives: -Good breakfast with its own omelette bar -Excellent location close to everything, especially where the buses and taxis are, the beach and the harbor -Good pool (not heated, but clean and good size) -No hazzle in finding an available sunbed Negatives: -Internet did not work in my hotel room except for when I sat on the floor close to the door. -The water pressure in the shower was poor, but this might be a problem for the whole of the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location

Only a couple of minutes from the main pedestrian street and the beach it is very conveniently located. Internetstrength was not sufficient in the room hence online activites had to happen in the communal areas
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast very good, choice of fruit, cooked eggs,always scrambled available and omelette or fried cooked to order. Choice of bread. Pancakes available. Room on ground floor had wifi with pool view. Limited sockets.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Jay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not very good

When we arrived we were asked to pay again even though we had paid in advance. I had to prove that I had paid in advance. When the man gave us our key to the room he just told us what room number with no directions. We walked around the hotel looking for our room for 15 mins before going to ask where it was and even then he just pointed in a direction and left us to find it ourselves. The bathroom door handle was falling off, the bed was not made so we had to locate the sheets and pillows and make it ourselves. When we checked out there weee different people behind the counter who then tried to charge us again for the room. I again had to prove I had paid in full. We would not stay here again and wouldn’t recommend this hotel at all. We were glad it was just one night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Le Blanc Delgado

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnelle agréable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a good time at Pontao.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Notre hôtel de référence ! On y a séjourné 2 fois et il nous tarde d'y retourner 👍
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anne-sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rapport qualité prix
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Olvidadizos

Todo muy bien instalaciones, desayuno, servicio excelente, pero contrato un transfer y se les olvidó, mi aviòn llegó a las 2am, suerte que pillé un taxista honrado. Contraté la caja fuerte y se olvidaron de anotarlo, fui yo quien tuvo que decirlo, la pagué porque soy honrado
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniela

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Emanuela

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Struttura vicina al centro di Santa Maria. Buon rapporto qualità/prezzo
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Leontina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

7.5/10

Sängyt epämukavat ja hieman muurahaisia huoneessa. Muuten erittäin jees hoteli.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

agréable et bon rapport qualité prix

Très situation géographique,personnel au petit soin,cadre très chaleureux et propre,seul bémol,manque de clarté naturel et artificielle dans ma chambre,mais le reste de ma famille avaient des chambres très lumineuses,manque d’ea Chaude 😕
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021